Briefly: IPL auction set to be held in Riyadh at end of November
New Delhi
The Indian Premier League’s high-profile auction will be held in the Saudi Arabian capital city of Riyadh in the last week of this month, sources in the BCCI confirmed. “The likely dates are November 24 and 25,” a BCCI source said. The 10 franchises will collectively have around Rs 641.5 crore to spend for 204 slots that are available.
New Delhi
Saha to retire after this year’s Ranji Trophy
Veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha has announced his retirement from cricket, saying that the ongoing Ranji Trophy season will be his last. The 40-year-old Bengal stumper has featured in 40 Tests and nine ODIs since making his international debut in 2010. “After a cherished journey in cricket, this season will be my last. I am honoured to represent Bengal one final time, playing only in the Ranji Trophy before I retire,” Saha said.
Metz (France)
Nagal, Balaji-Andreozzi make opening-round exits
Indian tennis player N Sriram Balaji and his Argentine partner Guido Andreozzi made an early exit from the Moselle Open after losing their men’s doubles first-round match. The duo lost 7-6 2-6 7-10 to the Dutch team of Matwe Middlekoop and Jean-Julien Rojer. Sumit Nagal also made a first-round exit after losing to France’s Corentin Moutet in the singles competition.
MILAN
Martinez’s header gives Inter 1-0 win over Venezia
Inter Milan clinched a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Venezia when a second-half header from Lautaro Martinez proved enough to seal the Serie A clash. Inter are now in second place in the table with 24 points, one behind leaders Napoli. Inter narrowed the gap with the leaders after Napoli suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Atalanta.
Jamshedpur
ISL: Chennaiyin FC return to winning ways
A dominant Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways in style as they pumped in five goals to register a crushing 5-1 victory over Jamshedpur FC in the Indian Super League.
Hyderabad
Puneri Paltan thrash Gujarat Giants 49-30 in Panchkula
Defending champions Puneri Paltan extended their unbeaten run to four games as they defeated Gujarat Giants 49-30 in the Pro Kabaddi League. Paltan’s Akash Shinde scored 11 points, while defenders Abinesh Nadarajan, Gaurav Khatri and Aman chipped in with five points each.
